Gosh, I sure hope Angie remembered to thank ICE in her concession speech.

I have absolutely no interest in seeing the Odyssey now that I’ve learned they cut all the Tom Bombadil scenes.

Vin Diesel and Jason Statham in “I Know a Man”

Jesse Hawken@jessehawken.bsky.social · 3w ago

Studio execs are going to want to adapt more poems for the big screen now

Schadenfreude is a many-splendored thing.

I asked my creative writing students to anonymously share their thoughts about AI. www.chronicle.com/article/my-s...

Opinion | My Students Hate AI. But They Can’t Stop Using It.

Big Tech has gotten them addicted to cheating, and they’ve internalized the blame.

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What a thrill, gang!! "Overwinter" was written during Operation Metro Surge, when I was trying very hard to stay afloat. I reread it again just now and realized I've been using it every day since then, too. So grateful that it resonated with @ampoetryreview.bsky.social ❤️❤️

The American Poetry Review@ampoetryreview.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Congratulations to Claire Wahmanholm, winner of the 2026 Kunitz Prize for her poem "Overwinter."

Firefly, just outside the window!

This looks amazing — what a lineup!

Tolu Oloruntoba@tolu.ca · 2mo ago

Vancouver Poet Laureate @eleekg.bsky.social will be launching "sometimes, forest" at @shelflifebooks.bsky.social tonight at 7 PM. @nikkireimer.bsky.social @ryanfitzpublic.bsky.social @sjonespoet.bsky.social and I will be reading briefly, in support. Hope to see you there!

Next month, folks!

SHINE Poetry@shinepoetry.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Friends, the winner of SHINE Poetry's book prize -- Mapless by Kyla Houbolt -- is coming out NEXT month! Check out this early praise for the collection, from fellow writer Tom Snarsky. More news on Mapless coming soon... #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #poetrycommunity

YES

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms ...

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I wasn’t kidding. My wife and I are going analogue with our calendars.

Robert van Vliet@letterspace.org · 5mo ago

So what have I learned from this? Fuck the 21st century. I’m all in with my typewriter and a filing cabinet.

“You can make it okay: you can get married in Gibraltar near Spain.” Christ!

Now playing:

I’m about to have a lot of free time on my hands. Maybe I should submit some poems somewhere. It’s been over two years since I did that. I have almost fifty poems in my new weird project. A few of them are good. Some are okay. Most are stupid. But people like stupid poems, right? Gawd I hope so.

Loyalty is a two-way street.

We invite you to join us, and our sponsor Milkweed Editions, for our launch party at 6:00 pm on May 27th in the Open Book Performance Hall. Admission is free; light refreshments and beverages will be provided. @mkdordiggsy.bsky.social @davigray.com @milkweededitions.bsky.social

This looks amazing!

Into a Darker Wilderness@intoadarkerwilderness.com · 3mo ago

You are invited! Erin Sharkey and Michael Kleber-Diggs have been working on a podcast about Black nature writing called "Into a Darker Wilderness." The first season of the podcast will feature conversations with writers around the complicated relationships and history of Black people and nature… 1/

Hey, look what I found on my doorstep: it’s a box of chapbooks from above/ground press! @robmclennan.bsky.social

I’m not quite the target audience but I have from time time taught writing and I must say: Don’t be fooled by the title. It may sound niche but if you want to be a writer of any kind, you may want to read this book. It probably has something to offer you. Also, lots of really good sentences.

Robert van Vliet@letterspace.org · 4mo ago

I preordered this (by @lollardfish.bsky.social) from my favorite indie bookstore, @nextchapterbooksmn.bsky.social. It just arrived this afternoon. Ooh look! It’s set in Chaparral!

Emily says we're wrecking the whole #SaintPaul scene. 🫠

The moon through the trees.

“I’m gonna do it anyway even if it doesn’t pay”

I preordered this (by @lollardfish.bsky.social) from my favorite indie bookstore, @nextchapterbooksmn.bsky.social. It just arrived this afternoon. Ooh look! It’s set in Chaparral!

Good news from Contubernales. I should have the proofs by the weekend. *Shield of Mnemosyne* draws nigh, sounding ye trumpet.

Legends and Lectures welcomes @lollardfish.bsky.social to talk about his new book and what it takes to be a public scholar! youtu.be/1y4wHx0Tlro?...

Being a Public Scholar

YouTube video by Michelle Franklin | Legends and Lectures

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Claire Wahmanholm from 32 Poems No. 45

I’ve reached the point in the evening where I’m seriously considering launching a small poetry press. I have a Bostitch booklet stapler. What could possibly go wrong?

Friday night. Windows and balcony door open to a clear, sharp evening. White wine, Miles Davis, a stack of books.